17 Oct
2005
17 Oct
'05
3:25 p.m.
John Foust wrote:
Given the number of people who are maintaining
software and
hardware from 30 years ago (at least as a hobby) don't you think
that someone will be maintaining something that can run
an old version of 'gcc' and/or a version of 'gcc' that
can compile code and emit target code on various platforms
at least for another 30 years?
Almost certainly. Whether the company needing such services would make
contact with hobbyists at the time who could solve their problem is
another matter (most companies don't seem to with similar situations at
present; they assume the technology / software / knowledge has gone and
reinvent the wheel)
In light of that, going for a language that stands more chance of being
around seems like a better bet to me.
cheers
Jules